作者: Jonathan M. Coutinho , Sheldon Derkatch , Alphonse R.J. Potvin , George Tomlinson , Leanne K. Casaubon
DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003464
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摘要: Objective: To determine whether there is an association between carotid artery web and ischemic stroke. Methods: This was a single-center, age- sex-matched, case-control study. Cases were consecutive patients with anterior circulation stroke of undetermined etiology (Trial Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment [TOAST] classification). Controls cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, or primary intracerebral hemorrhages. Additional inclusion criteria age Results: Fifty-three 62 cases (85%) matched by (within 1 year) sex to 102 controls. There 4 53 (9.4%) vs controls (1.0%, odds ratio = 8.0, 95% confidence interval 1.2–67, p 0.032). no significant difference the prevalence nonstenotic atherosclerotic plaque case control groups. agreement on diagnosis for 163 164 (99%) 7 8 webs (88%), Cohen κ interobserver 0.93. Conclusions: who lack alternative cause Carotid may be underappreciated risk factor